MICROWAVE MAY NOT START WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED
Whirlpool Microwave Interlock Assembly W11252186, Fixes Microwave may not start when the door is closed
Genuine Whirlpool OEM microwave door interlock assembly. It engages the door latch and includes safety switches that prevent the microwave from operating when the door is open.
Part W11252186Replaces W11219774Whirlpool
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Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
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Part NumberW11252186
ReplacesW11219774
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeMicrowave
Part TypeMicrowave Interlock Assembly
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberW11252186
ReplacesW11219774
Common Symptoms
- Microwave operation may be intermittent when door position or latch engagement changes.
- The door may not reliably actuate the interlock safety circuit.
- A door-related start/operation problem may occur, but other door switches, latch parts, wiring, controls, or fuses can cause similar symptoms.
Check Before Replacing
- Do not bypass, defeat, or force the door-interlock system.
- With the microwave disconnected from power, inspect the door latch area and accessible interlock housing for obvious breakage, loose fitment, or damaged connectors.
- If qualified to service microwaves, follow the exact model's technical sheet for power-off interlock continuity checks; Whirlpool technical documentation instructs disconnecting power and removing switch wires before continuity testing.
- After any service, confirm all wire leads are returned to their correct positions and all parts and panels are reinstalled before operating the microwave.
Pro Tip
Verify position before ordering: W11252186 is the upper door interlock switch-and-holder assembly; W11252187 is identified separately as the lower interlock assembly.
Part Details
Part NumberW11252186
Part TypeMicrowave Interlock Assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeMicrowave
Primary FunctionUpper microwave door interlock switch-and-holder assembly; it is part of the door-lock safety circuit that changes switch states as the door opens and closes.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect power before inspecting, testing, or replacing this interlock component.
- Microwaves contain hazardous high-voltage components; internal service should be performed only by a qualified technician who follows the model-specific service documentation.
- Do not operate the microwave with removed panels or incomplete reassembly.
- Ensure wire leads are connected in their original correct positions before restoring power.
Verified Compatible Models
AMV2307PFB1, AMV2307PFB2, AMV2307PFB3, AMV2307PFS1, AMV2307PFS2, AMV2307PFS3, AMV2307PFW1, AMV2307PFW2, AMV2307PFW3, AMV6507RGS2, AMV6507RGS3, IMH160FW2, IMH172FS2, IMH205FS2, MMV1174FB2
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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